16/01/2012

Two Found Dead In Neighbouring Homes

Police are investigating after two men where found dead in neighbouring homes.

Both bodies were discovered late yesterday afternoon in neighbouring homes in Eagle Lane, Braintree, Essex.

The men are not believed to be related to each other but police are treating the incident as suspicious.

One of the dead men has been named as Alan Taylor, 59.The second man has not yet been formally identified. It is not believed they were related.

It is understood that one of the two men had suffered physical injuries before he died.

Post mortem examinations are expected to be carried out in the next 48 hours.

(LB)

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